Sustainable Logistics: Synergizing Passive Design and PV–Battery Systems for Carbon Footprint Reduction
2024 (English)In: Buildings, E-ISSN 2075-5309, Vol. 14, no 10, article id 3257
Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
As more companies strive for net-zero emissions, mitigating indirect greenhouse gas emissions embedded in value chains—especially in logistics activities—has become a critical priority. In the European logistics sector, sustainability and energy efficiency are receiving growing attention, given the sector’s intersectional role in both transportation and construction. This transition toward low-carbon logistics design not only reduces carbon emissions but also yields financial benefits, including operational cost savings and new market opportunities. This study examines the impact of passive design strategies and low-carbon technologies in a Swedish logistics center, assessed using the low-carbon design criteria from the BREEAM International standard, version 6. The findings show that passive energy-efficient measures, such as the installation of 47 skylights for natural daylighting, reduced light power density in accordance with AHSHARE 90.1-2019 and the integration of free night flushing, contribute to a 23% reduction in total energy consumption. In addition, the integration of 600 PV panels and 480 batteries with a capacity of 268 ampere-hours and 13.5 kWh storage, operating at 50 volts, delivers a further 56% reduction in carbon emissions. By optimizing the interaction between passive design and active low-carbon technologies, this research presents a comprehensive feasibility analysis that promotes sustainable logistics practices while ensuring a future-proof, low-carbon operational model.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
MDPI, 2024. Vol. 14, no 10, article id 3257
Keywords [en]
BREEAM International, passive design, night flushing, integrated lighting asset management, sustainable warehouses, sustainable logistic center, PV–battery system, PV system self-consumption, PV system self-sufficiency, PV system grid interaction, Levelized Cost of Electricity
National Category
Energy Engineering Energy Systems
Research subject
Operation and Maintenance Engineering
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-110405DOI: 10.3390/buildings14103257ISI: 001343576800001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85207359911OAI: oai:DiVA.org:ltu-110405DiVA, id: diva2:1906166
Funder
The Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT), CH2019-8225Swedish Energy Agency, P2022-00277
Note
Validerad;2024;Nivå 2;2024-11-22 (sarsun);
Full text license: CC BY 4.0;
2024-10-162024-10-162024-12-03Bibliographically approved